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how long does it take for ear infection to clear if my child is on antibiotics?

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my son was diagnosed with ear infection last week and started his course of antibiotics immediately. We are due to fly 2 weeks time. will he be ok to fly? he seems much better than he was. he is able to sleep on his back normally and the fever is gone. he is just very congested. I am very scared and would like to know if other mums were in a similar situation.

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It should take about 10 days until it is completely gone unless the antibiotics prolong it ( which is rare) As for flying I would have him checked a day or two before you fly just to make sure he is good and if so make sure he has something to drink during takeoff and landing because of his inability to know to swallow as the altitude changes. The drink will take care of this. Have fun!

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